American Muslims
The search for gender identity, say trans seekers, brought them closer to God
By Emma Ryan — June 27, 2023
(RNS) — As opposition to recognition for transgender Americans has become politicized, so have clashes between people with transgender identities and faith leaders. But it’s not always the case that faith and transgender don’t mix.
Some Muslims are attacking LGBTQ rights. They don’t speak for all of us.
By Ani Zonneveld — June 16, 2023
(RNS) — The Prophet Muhammad called on Muslims to stand up against the oppression of the most vulnerable.
Detroit-area city bans LGBTQ+ pride flags on public property
By Associated Press — June 15, 2023
HAMTRAMCK, Mich. (AP) — Some members of the all-Muslim council said the pride flag clashes with the beliefs of some members of their faith
How many times do hijab-wearing Muslim judges in America need to break the glass ceiling?
By Anna Piela — May 9, 2023
(RNS) — We’ve passed the point where the appearance of a Muslim judge in hijab is remarkable in itself.
For neurodiverse Muslims, Ramadan presents extra challenges
By Silma Suba — April 20, 2023
(Interfaith America) — The inability to focus on prayers or perform timely rituals can also lead some people to doubt their faith.
Minneapolis OKs dawn Muslim prayer call, 1st for big US city
By Associated Press — April 17, 2023
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) — The Minneapolis City Council unanimously agreed Thursday to amend the city's noise ordinance, which had prevented dawn and late evening calls at certain times of the year due to noise restrictions,
Minaret Foundation improves the lives of Texas Muslims by looking outward
By Kyle Desrosiers — March 31, 2023
(RNS) — Shariq Abdul Ghani founded the organization with the idea that the best way to serve Houston's Muslim community was to collaborate with leaders of other faiths and find partners in both political parties to find common ground.
Ramadan finds greater recognition in America’s public schools
By Amaarah DeCuir — March 22, 2023
(The Conversation) — Federal law protects students’ rights to request some religious accommodations, including during the month of Ramadan.
As faiths shift underfoot, a TED-like gathering aims at rebalancing
By Kyle Desrosiers — February 15, 2023
(RNS) — Two friends from seminary in Texas launched a new festival to foster conversations about our changing religious communities that they felt were missing in civic life.
Who says you can’t show students a portrait of Muhammad?
By Mark Silk — January 11, 2023
(RNS) — A multiple-choice quiz to help college administrators navigate religious freedom on campus.
Prayers go on, sometimes out of sight, in prep football
By Larry Lage — November 23, 2022
WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Michigan (AP) — In Michigan, some teams with multiple religions represented on their rosters have found ways for everyone who wants to participate to do so if they wish.
Muslim Americans make historic gains in 2022 midterm elections
By Alejandra Molina — November 11, 2022
(RNS) — 'When Muslims run for office today, in 2022 and beyond, … it's rewarded by voters,' said Mohammed Missouri, executive director of Jetpac, a nonprofit that works to increase Muslim representation in US government and politics.
On hit shows ‘Ramy’ and ‘Mo,’ Azhar Usman adds nuance about Islam (and joy) to Hollywood
By Monique Parsons and Silma Suba — October 4, 2022
(Interfaith America) — A few recent hits for Netflix, Hulu and Disney Plus are shifting Hollywood's narrative about American Muslims. They also have another thing in common: Azhar Usman.
Survey: Some US Muslims have negative stereotypes about themselves
By Yonat Shimron — August 31, 2022
(RNS) — American Muslims scored 26 on the Islamophobia Index, which measures a group’s endorsement of anti-Muslim stereotypes — higher than many other religious groups.
Refugee to refugee, Afghan resettlement worker draws from faith and experience
By Diane Winston — July 22, 2022
(RNS) — With a flood of Afghan refugees after the fall of Kabul, the Muslim head of resettlement services for a Jewish-led agency offers understanding and familiarity.
